Jean Janel Hjort, 85

On March 15, 1937 Jean Janel (Ross) Hjort was born in Coeur d’Alene Idaho, the first of Robert and Mavis Ross’s four daughters.

Earl Roy Glaspie Sr., 73

Earl Roy Glaspie Sr. 73, Post Falls, ID, celebrated New Year’s Day 2023 by waking up in Heaven.

Big win, big first season for Lakeland Jr. Tackle Cheer

Lakeland Jr. Tackle Cheer finished its first season with a big win Jan. 21 at the Lakeland High School Prairie Classic Cheer Competition.

University of Idaho announces fall 2022 dean's list

The University of Idaho has announced its dean's list of top students for fall 2022.

PREP BASKETBALL: Lakeland girls advance to championship round

Timberlake takes Game 1 from Bonners Ferry in 3A District 1 championship series.

'C'MON'

'Maverick' inspires downhill madness

Top Gun: Maverick inspires downhill speed fush

KOOTENAI HEALTH: Conversion to nonprofit equals loss of control

Being fairly busy I have not taken the time to read the white paper of the hospital.

PREP BASKETBALL: Timberlake girls top North Idaho Christian

“We got out in transition, did a better job pushing the ball and making shots,” Timberlake coach Matt Miller said. “They played a sagging zone, and we were hesitant to shoot open shots (early).”

PREP BASKETBALL: Larson, Rupp, defense propel Vikings past Moscow

“We really full-court pressed them from the get-go,” Coeur d’Alene coach Jon Adams said. “We said that’s the identity we want to set — full court, up-and-down transition, let’s see what we got. It was fun to watch them get after it, be aggressive, force turnovers and get transition points.”

PREP BASKETBALL: North Idaho Christian girls capture another Mountain Christian League tourney title

North Idaho Christian’s only two losses this season were to 3A schools, Bonners Ferry and state-bound Timberlake.

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Bonners Ferry catches on, downs Timberlake

Bonners Ferry, Genesis Prep and Mullan win in district openers Tuesday night.

Float Swim Academy opens in Cd’A

Float Swim Academy opened in the space previously occupied by Splash Fitness (adjacent to Kohl's) at 7780 N. Mineral Drive.

LEGION BASEBALL: Lums open with two losses at Missoula tourney

“It was a tough start for us — get up at 4 in morning, drive three hours and play two teams in midseason form," Lums coach Darren Taylor said. "But we lost two to them last year, and came back and won the tournament.”

Spokane Valley Summer Theatre presents 'A Big Band Christmas'

"With songs ranging from Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ to the Christmas classic ‘A Child Is Born,’ this festive show features something for every taste."

PREP BASEBALL: Big seventh in first fuels Sandpoint sweep of Lakeland

The sweep put Sandpoint (8-11, 5-9 IEL) on the verge of clinching the No. 1 seed to the 4A Region 1 tournament. Sandpoint plays host to Moscow (5-14, 2-10) on Tuesday in a doubleheader, needing just one win to wrap up the top seed.

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Lake City rolls into title game, matchup with Curtis

“The best team in Washington against one of the top teams in Idaho. This is what we wanted; why we came here,” Lake City coach Jim Winger said. “They’re a great defensive team, and have some very good offensive weapons. They’re really good at taking the ball to the basket.”

Northwest Notes: July 26, 2023

A GoFundMe account has been set up to help the Coeur d'Alene 12U Little League team cover travel and lodging expenses associated with getting to and staying in California.

PREP ROUNDUP: Lakeland comes close, but falls twice to Sandpoint

Junior Roan Reilly had two RBIs in the second game for Lakeland (3-13, 2-8 IEL), which is scheduled to play a doubleheader at Lewiston on Tuesday.

STATE AA LEGION BASEBALL TOURNAMENT: Smaller, but still some quality ... Coeur d'Alene to host state tournament for first time since 2015 starting Monday at Thorco Field

“Lewis-Clark is 20-14, we’re 20-14 and Idaho Falls is 20-13,” Coeur d'Alene coach Darren Taylor said. “Pocatello might have the best record, but Idaho Falls just swept them. So I really don’t think anyone is unbeatable.”

Tickets on sale for BluesFest Cd'A

Three-day festival lineup 'off the charts'

Coeur d’Alene - One of the region’s biggest 3-day line-ups of Blues talent will hit Coeur d’Alene March 31.